Two Days Filled With Bold ideas At The Startupfest 2025

Startupfest2025 was two days filled with bold ideas, meaningful conversations, and contagious energy!

7/29/2025

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Startupfest2025 was two days filled with bold ideas, meaningful conversations, and contagious energy!

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A huge thank you to the youth participants who were at the heart of every discussion — your questions, curiosity, and fresh perspectives brought these conversations to life.

And a special shout-out to our incredible panelists — both those scheduled and those who jumped in at the last minute — for your generosity and inspiring insights:

Shingai Manjengwa (Mila - Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute)

‍Michelle Levy (McGill Bioengineering minors in Artificial Intelligence and Biomedical Engineering)

Timothy Pereira (AI Launch Lab)

‍Fauve Doucet (Partage Club)

‍Antony Diaz (AskAïa | Simplifying immigration through technology)

Your openness, experiences, and reflections gave young people a valuable look into the real-world impact of AI — and the roles they can play in shaping its future.

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